Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Indian Engineer in Japan Shares Salary Deduction Method
An Indian software engineer in Japan shared how he earns ¥235,000 (Rs 1.35 lakh) but only takes home ¥175,000 (Rs 1 lakh) due to salary deductions.
He also explained that salaries are paid at the end of the next month for the work done in the current month.
The post sparked a discussion about living expenses in Japan and whether the salary is enough to maintain a decent lifestyle.
Indian software engineer in Japan shares salary deduction method
Earns ¥235,000 (Rs 1.35 lakh) but gets ¥175,000 (Rs 1 lakh) after deductions
Salary paid at the end of the next month for work done in the current month
Post went viral, sparking discussion on living expenses in Japan
Some users suggested switching to a proper Japanese company
- Who
- An Indian software engineer in Japan
- What
- Shared his salary deduction method and living experience in Japan
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- To share his experience and spark a discussion
Those who think he should switch companies
Those who think deductions are normal
Salary Deductions
Those who think he should switch companies
Penalties are probably deductible items like taxes or social insurance premium
Those who think deductions are normal
Outsourcing companies treat employees like low-cost labor; better to switch to a proper Japanese company
- Base Salary
- ¥235,000 (Rs 1.35 lakh)
- Salary After Deductions
- ¥175,000 (Rs 1 lakh)
- Salary Payment Cycle
- End of the next month for work done in the current month